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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 307.41 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 307.41 and 150.76 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 307.41 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/307.41 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 307.41 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 46,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,345.13/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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